Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Overcast skies are forecast for Monday’s cosmic wonder across Texas, already packing in eclipse chasers to the delight of small town businesses. “I feel so lucky that I don’t have to go anywhere,” the Ellis County Museum’s Suzette Pylant said Saturday as she welcomed visitors in town for the eclipse. Among the handmade soaps: “Luna,” “Solar Power,” “Mother Earth” and “Hachie Eclipse of the Heart.” The next one is centuries away "so we figured we’d go all out,” explained owner Kalee Hume. He was in Oregon for October’s “ring of fire” solar eclipse, but got rained out.

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DailyMaill.com attended a solar eclipse 'blackout party' in Dallas
11 months, 2 weeks ago

DailyMaill.com attended a solar eclipse 'blackout party' in Dallas

Daily Mail  

The Weeknd's ‘Blinded by the Light’ played in the background as Dallas' 77F degree weather suddenly cooled and darkened. The solar eclipse reached totality in Dallas, Texas at 1:40 p.m. CDT leaving viewers in awe as the sky went dark Families gathered to watch the solar eclipse and three young girls' jaws dropped when the moon eclipsed the sun. She …

Stunning images/videos of Total Solar Eclipse sweep the Internet, Dallas to Canada recount their view
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stunning images/videos of Total Solar Eclipse sweep the Internet, Dallas to Canada recount their view

Hindustan Times  

Did you see it? Photos of Total Solar Eclipse According to AP, the event attracted one of the largest audiences ever on the continent. Total Solar Eclipse witnessed in resort town of Mazatlan in Mexico Clouds roll by as the beginning phase of a total solar eclipse is visible from Arlington, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.AP/PTI The Eclipse2024 from Canada …

Total solar eclipse wows people across North America | See Pics
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse wows people across North America | See Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/8 Total solar eclipse wows people across North America | See Pics Image Source : AP 2/8 The Statue of Liberty seen during a partial solar eclipse, where the moon partially blocks out the sun in New York City, US. Image Source : AP 3/8 The moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, …

Texas eclipse: The clouds didn’t ruin the experience.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas eclipse: The clouds didn’t ruin the experience.

Slate  

The previous total solar eclipse in Austin, where I live, was almost 627 years ago, and the city’s crowds reflected that energy. Weather reports were grim, and the Texas Eclipse Festival canceled its events and asked attendees to leave early due to the chance of “high winds, tornadic activity, large hail and thunderstorms.” Chani Nicholas—New York Times bestselling author, astrologer, …

Solar eclipse 2024: Clearest view will be in New England as storm clouds roll over Texas and tourists who traveled thousands of miles to catch a glimpse in Dallas race to other states
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar eclipse 2024: Clearest view will be in New England as storm clouds roll over Texas and tourists who traveled thousands of miles to catch a glimpse in Dallas race to other states

Daily Mail  

A looming storm threatens to cloud the view of the eclipse in Dallas Tourists who traveled thousands of miles to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse in Dallas - what was meant to offer the best view - are racing elsewhere as storm clouds gather over the Lone Star state. People assemble to view a total solar eclipse in …

Daily Mail in Dallas for Solar Eclipse 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Daily Mail in Dallas for Solar Eclipse 2024

Daily Mail  

Walking the streets of Dallas on Saturday you wouldn't have a clue that a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event was due to occur in less than 48 hours. Goats climbed on yogis' backs while they followed the instructor's movements and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the experience Lily traveled on a plane for the first time from the Bay area of California with …

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

Associated Press  

MESQUITE, Texas — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies. Clouds blanketed most of Texas as the total solar eclipse began its diagonal dash across land, starting along Mexico’s mostly clear Pacific coast and aiming for Texas …

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.

NPR  

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Lee/STLPR Eric Lee/STLPR A rare solar eclipse swept across parts of the U.S. on Monday, leaving considerable awe, mesmerizing photographs and scores of paper sunglasses in its wake. It continued from there into Canada, exiting shortly after 5:15 p.m. — and marking …

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Associated Press  

MESQUITE, Texas — Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route. “I booked it instantly, then I told my wife, ‘We’re going to Texas,’” Gotham, England’s Chris Lomas said from the trailer resort Sunday. This time, though, he was staying put in …

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday

Associated Press  

WAXAHACHIE, Texas — The last time a total solar eclipse passed through this Texas town, horses and buggies filled the streets and cotton fetched 9 cents a pound. Overcast skies are forecast for Monday’s cosmic wonder across Texas, already packing in eclipse chasers to the delight of small town businesses. “I feel so lucky that I don’t have to go …

Fill Up Your Gas Tank: Tips For Living In The Path Of The Total Solar Eclipse
1 year ago

Fill Up Your Gas Tank: Tips For Living In The Path Of The Total Solar Eclipse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MISSION, Kan. — Stock up on groceries. Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America. Look no further back than the last U.S. total solar eclipse in 2017 to understand …

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipse
1 year ago

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipse

Associated Press  

MISSION, Kan. — Stock up on groceries. Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America. Look no further back than the last U.S. total solar eclipse in 2017 to understand the concern, said …

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April's total solar eclipse
1 year ago

Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April's total solar eclipse

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of …

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